Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1600 Specs ( 1970-1972 )
Overview
The Minneapolis-Moline A4T-1600 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced from 1970 to 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was available with either a 9.6L 6-cylinder diesel or an 8.3L 6-cylinder LP gas engine, both rated at 169 hp and paired with a 10-speed transmission. The tractor features an operating weight of 19,850 lbs and a 120-inch wheelbase.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1070, the diesel variant produced 143.27 hp at the PTO and 123.3 hp at the drawbar while recording a maximum pull of 18,236 lbs.
Transmission and Drive System:
The mechanical configuration includes a four-wheel drive system, hydrostatic power steering, and a 10-speed transmission with five gears across two ranges providing 10 forward and 2 reverse speeds.
Engine and Fuel Specifications:
The unit supports high-capacity operations with a 100-gallon diesel fuel tank or an 88-gallon LP-gas tank, serving liquid-cooled 6-cylinder engines with dual paper element air cleaners.
Production
| Description | Built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Minneapolis-Moline (a part of White) |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x5.50 inches (121 x 140 mm) / 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 33 qts (31.2 L) / 30 qts (28.4 L) |
| Description | Minneapolis-Moline / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Minneapolis-Moline / LP gas / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 585 ci (9.6 L) / 504 ci (8.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 14 qts (13.2 L) / 13 qts (12.3 L) |
| Power | 169 hp (126.0 kW) / 169 hp (126.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 / 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 9.6L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl LP gas |
| Engine type | Minneapolis-Moline 9.6L 6-cyl diesel / Minneapolis-Moline 8.3L 6-cyl LP gas |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 123 hp (91.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 123.3 hp (91.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 143 hp (106.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 143.27 hp (106.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Five gears (1-5) in two ranges (low/high). |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional with heat. |
|---|---|
| Description | Hydraulic dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Diesel Fuel | 100 gal (378.5 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
| LP-gas Fuel | 88 gal (333.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1750 psi (open) (120.7 bar) |
| Pump flow | 17 gpm (open) (64.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III/II |
|---|
PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@1800 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (exhaust) | 116 inches (294 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (steering wheel) | 99 inches (251 cm) |
| Length | 234 inches (594 cm) |
| Operating weight | 19850 lbs (9003 kg) |
| Rear axle | 3.25 inch diameter (82 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Width | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-34 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 19850 lbs (9003 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-34 / 23.1-30 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 / 23.1-30 |
A4T-1600 Serial Numbers
| 1970 | 45600001 / 45700001 (LP-gas) |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 45600188 / 45700127 (LP-gas) |
| 1972 | 45600701 / 45700198 (LP-gas) |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 45601190 / 45700257 (LP-gas) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1070
| Description | Diesel 10-speed 4WDMay 24 - June 4, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1070 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3L used for power test. / Gear 1L used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 10.1 gal/hour (38.2 l/hour) / 8.9 gal/hour (33.7 l/hour) / 9.8 gal/hour (37.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 123.3 hp (91.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 18,236 lbs (8271 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 143.27 hp (106.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 125.38 hp (93.5 kW) |
References
| Description | A4T Plainsman published in 1970, by White |
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Variants
| 2655 | similar Oliver model |
|---|---|
| A4T-1600 | similar Minneapolis-Moline model |